play.

a show about play…  for grown ups.

armed with a book of stories, a box of games, and a spark too bright to smother, robbie is looking for someone to play with.

part theatre, part game, ‘play.’ weaves play into performance to share the stories of the games we once played, and the ones we still do. 

bursting with energy, award-winning director and performer robbie fieldwick creates a playground to delight, connect, and reignite the spark of play.

★★★★ ½ “A rare work that can engage a wide range of audience members and make a temporary community of them.” – Fringefeed 2026

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showings 

adelaide fringe 2026

goodwood theatre & studios

february 19th – 22nd (8:30PM)
february 28th & march 1st (8:30PM)
march 4th – 8th (8:30PM) 

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cast & crew

creator &
performer

robbie fieldwick (he/they)

collaborator &
tech support

emmett aster (he/him)

sound designer

benjamin vaughan (he/him)

accessibility

accessibility information

venue has wheelchair/mobility aid access and an accessible bathroom. for detailed venue accessibility information, please see goodwood theatre’s venue access page.

this show includes non-compulsory but highly encouraged audience interaction.

some interaction depends on the ability to read words on cards, distinguish between colours, and/or pass cards to other audience members.

there is no lockout; audience are free to leave and return whenever they would like.

if you have an access query/request, please contact us!

content warnings

this show contains strobe lighting.

a performer (robbie) is looking down at an off-screen light source, which illuminates him in warm light.
robbie and three audience members sit on the floor, playing dungeons and dragons. they are all smiling.
a green piece of card is held in an audience members hand. it reads, in crayon, '(don't flip until i say) when the light turns green, pass this card to someone new!'
a close-up on robbie, mid-conversation with the audience.
robbie stands on stage, talking to the audience. the stage is lit with purple toned-lights.
an audience member sits on the floor, playing with lego and laughing. a flip pad stands on an easel beside him that reads 'remember to pass the green cards, and don't turn them over!', with a drawing of a crocodile. below the flip plad, a light illuminates the stage in blue.
robbie is standing on the stage while different audience members sit on the floor around him playing various games with one another.
robbie stands on stage, facing towards a light which illuminates him in red.
a close-up of robbie mid-conversation with the audience. he is lit by blue-toned lights.
two audience members are playing chess with a giant chess set on the floor.

official reviews

from the creative minds of perhaps, theatre., play. is part theatre performance, part workshop that coaxes you to reconnect with the vessels that sparked your imagination as a kid and reflect: why did we stop playing?

fieldwick is fully present with the audience, and their whimsical energy is endearing to watch. they easily transition between the theatre and play aspects of the show, so that it starts to feel like you are in conversation with them or a part of some kind of therapeutic wellness seminar that is encouraging you to reconnect with the quietened inner child. you never stay in one idea for long enough; one thought leaps to the next that informs the next game, which may get resolved, but often does not, which in itself captures the erratic nature of a child in play.

perhaps, theatre. aims to blur the lines of traditional theatre with play, movement, poetry, and music and play. hits all those marks. play. is a charming show that makes you want to dust off the box of toys in the back of your parents’ garage or attic and discover that we have never really stopped playing; we may just have put it on pause, or found different channels or outlets that are more grown-up. 

rachel doulton

theatre reviews perth

play. by perhaps, theatre. doesn’t just break the fourth wall, it hands you a piece of lego and asks what you’d like to make with it.

created and winningly performed by robbie fieldwick, with collaboration and tech support from emmett aster and delicate sound design from benjamin vaughan, this intimate solo work bounces between personal storytelling and a broader poke at why play matters once we’ve (supposedly) grown up. the audience sits in two lines facing each other, ensuring you’re not only watching the show, but seeing a roomful of strangers slowly decide it’s okay to be ridiculous, together. this is a great strength of the work – inviting the audience to share in play and the creation of meaning.

the ending (which came all too soon) isn’t a bow, but a hangout: lego, d&d, chess, tower building, conversation cards. you don’t just leave having watched a charming show, you leave having played with new friends.

daniel dosek

fringefeed

audience testimonials

the enthusiasm behind this show made it captivating to watch! its intimate setting felt less like a performance and more like an invitation to be present, curious, and explore together the nature of play and the obstacles to connection we place in our own way. “play.” doesn’t rely on gimmicks or fancy tricks to wow the audience, and as a result stays relatable while touching on some poignant facets of being human. all without taking itself too seriously — a really unique and authentic show, bravo!
rowan w.

fringe world 2026

robbie presents an authentic and unique bid for shared connection and fun in “play”. a beautiful, whimsical view into what play means to each of us and how quickly a room full of strangers can acess their inner child and play once again.
naomi p.

fringe world 2026

thoughtful with a splash of whimsy…. 6min d&d rules!
siew-lee t.

fringe world 2026

the world needs more play, and this ‘play’ is a delightful depiction of why, as well as a playful exploration of how. above all, it was a beautiful, heartfelt and highly relatable poetic journey through the role of play in robbie’s life, and a reminder that the journey isn’t over for any of us.
jacinta b.

fringe world 2026

[one] of the most special and affecting pieces of theatre that i have been to in a long time.

‘play.’ invites us into a poignant, participatory, and ultimately joyful exploration of play, and the dynamics, delight, and diversity which surround this innate and important aspect of human experience.

it’s a confident performer who can invite a bit of wildcard engagement from the audience, and creator and performer robbie fieldwick did this with such kind mischievousness that by the end we were all sitting on the floor of the stage playing lego, chess, and d&d together. well played robbie 😉

allesandra

sydney fringe 2025

play. doesn’t try to impress, it tries to awaken. it creates space where something softer stirs: a loosened breath and uncurated laughter. it gently nudges us back to instinct: to play for its own sake, to laugh too loudly, to explore without a plan, to connect without rehearsal.
elaine h.

fringe world 2026

robbie’s masterful performance-making single-handedly eradicated my fear of interactive theatre, by far the most fun i’ve had at a theatre show!! robbie captured everything ‘play’ should be, fun, engaging and exciting. robbie’s performance and writing is funny, heartfelt and encapsulating, i left at the end of the show feeling inspired to allocate more time to play in each day, reminded of how important it is to make space for that joy and connection, even and especially as adults. i’m already excited to see it again!!
cass

mandurah 2025